Easy and Delicious Mexican Charcuterie Board Idea

This Mexican charcuterie board will make you feel like it’s a fiesta! Enjoy crowd-favorite Mexican snacks this Cinco de Mayo with this epic board.

Packed with Mexican favorites, this Mexican charcuterie board is a flavor fiesta guaranteed to be a hit during and beyond Cinco de Mayo celebrations!

Whether you’re hosting a party or just craving Mexican treats, this is the platter for you. You’ll get everything from tantalizing Mexican flavors, beautiful colors, to irresistible textures guaranteed to leave you craving more.

But enough of the introduction. Find out for yourself if this Mexican themed charcuterie board truly lives up to the hype!

What Is A Mexican Charcuterie Board?

In the present, where the line between charcuterie boards and grazing boards is unclear, the trend for themed charcuterie boards that feature more than cheeses and meats is rising.

And for those who love Mexican food or looking to step up their Cinco de Mayo feast, this Mexican charcuterie board got you covered.

This platter features everything from tortillas, chips, and crackers to fresh vegetables like corn, radishes, and tomatoes, just to name a few. And to dress them up?

Choose from avocado slices, lime wedges, and a variety of dips, including pico de gallo. Prepare for a feast that promises a flavor explosion in every bite!

This Mexican food charcuterie board is also easy to set up. The only thing that requires a bit of effort is preparing the corn and tortillas.

But to save you from the hustle and bustle in the kitchen, make your corn in the air fryer and just quickly heat up the tortillas on the stovetop!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Have everyone reach for seconds with this Mexican style charcuterie board. Here are the best things about this charcuterie board idea:

• Perfect for Hosting: This Mexican charcuterie board requires minimal effort both in assembly and clean-up! Enjoy it without the hassle of utensils, and make hosting an easy affair.
• Crowd-Pleasing Feast: Even picky eaters are no match for our Mexican board’s array of options. Each guest can make the perfect bite from the tempting Mexican treats this charcuterie board offers.
• Customizable Masterpiece: Showcase your Pinterest-worthy creativity and build your own Mexican charcuterie board using ours as inspiration. You can even add your favorite toppings or mini versions of Mexican faves like taquitos and quesadillas! 🤤

What Does A Mexican Themed Charcuterie Board Taste Like?

This Mexican themed charcuterie board tastes more than just savory.

It’s a fusion of flavors, with every element contributing to the perfect bite.

Step one, choose the perfect morsel from tortillas, biscuits, chips, and fresh veggies, then, pick from tantalizing ingredients like spicy cheese, zesty lime, creamy avocado slices, and savory sauces.

The possibilities for delightful flavor combinations from this amazing board are endless!

I personally love this Mexican charcuterie board among other appetizer boards we’ve made (and we had plenty of yummy charcuterie boards!)

The crunchy snacks, fresh veggies, and just the right heat from the chilis all make up the ultimate comfort food.

Is A Mexican Food Charcuterie Board Healthy?

If the kick from the spicy foods in this Mexican charcuterie board got you excited, here’s another good news: spicy foods are beneficial for health!

The capsaicin in chili peppers aids metabolism, which is great for weight loss.

But before you run off with this Mexican inspired charcuterie board and demolish the entire feast on your own, let’s get something straight.

This charcuterie board won’t make you magically shed pounds, but it’s a nice bonus to eat delicious foods that can help us burn calories faster.

I also want to highlight the importance of portions, especially with the salty snacks in this grazing board. Your kidneys will thank you later.

What Are The Benefits Of A Mexican Style Charcuterie Board?

Two things stand out the most from this Mexican charcuterie board: its simplicity and flexibility.

I love how something quick and effortless to whip up can transform into whatever your taste buds desire. The finished product is even worthy of being your Cinco de Mayo’s centerpiece!

Hosts don’t have to dedicate much time and effort to please their guests. And as for the guests themselves, let your taste buds guide you to the best Mexican snack combo.

Mine is corn, cheese, and chilis! 😋

Ingredients For A Mexican Charcuterie Board

• Corn – Of course, this Mexican charcuterie board will be incomplete without corn. Remember to cut it into quarters so it’s more charcuterie-friendly.
• Avocado – Delicious with lime and perfect with any of the tomato dips in this Mexican style charcuterie board.
• Red chili peppers – Be careful when slicing your hot red peppers! There’s no shame in using gloves. 😅
• Cucumbers – We’ll also add some fresh cucumber slices to this platter. They’ll make fantastic palate cleansers.
• Lime – Cut your lime into wedges so each piece is easier to squeeze when you want to add a delightful tang to your Mexican snack pairings.
• Cherry tomatoes – Fresh cherry tomatoes are delicious in tortillas or with olives. They also make a colorful board.
• Radishes – Radishes go well with the DIY salsas and tortillas you can make from this Mexican food board.
• Triangle tortillas – We’ll offer an assortment of tortillas on this Mexican inspired charcuterie board. You can have regular tortillas and tortilla chips.
• Mini tortillas – Mini tortillas are the perfect size for your Cinco de Mayo charcuterie board. You can also use them to make these highly-addictive but super easy Big Mac smash tacos!
• Rolled chips– This Mexican charcuterie board is a fiesta of textures. We’ll arrange different chips like Patos Critos, but you can also use any rolled chip brand for an epic fiesta-esque board.
• Popcorn chips – I used Eti Gong Pops, but you can swap it with any popcorn chip. Popcorn chips are the perfect combination of puffy and crunchy and make fantastic filler items.
• Maretti bruschetta bites – Besides corn snacks, we’ll also add some bruschetta bites to this appetizer board. They’ll be delicious with any of the dips on this platter.
• Barbecue corn nuts – Corn nuts are easily the most addictive snack ever invented. They’re also a great way to fill up the gaps in the board to create the most Pinterest-worthy custom charcuterie board.
• Hot Doritos – You can use any Doritos flavor you want.
• Crackers – I used Tuc chili crackers, but cheese crackers are also great with the flavors in this Mexican charcuterie board.
• Spicy cheddar cheese – Feel free to use different Mexican cheeses. I just thought that spicy cheddar is also perfect for this Mexican themed charcuterie board.
• Olives – Try olives with your DIY tortilla stack!
• Spicy crackers – Another cracker option, so we have a variety of items for the guests.
• Pico de gallo – For my fellow busy hosts, there’s no shame in using store-bought pico de gallo on your Mexican inspired charcuterie board.
• Spicy Mexican sauce – This festive board also has different kinds of spicy sauces.
• Canned hot green pepper – For those who prefer the heat of green peppers.
• Tomato sauce – I used a walnut-tomato hot sauce, but any tomato sauce will be delicious for this Mexican food charcuterie board.

Tools Needed To Prepare A Mexican Charcuterie Board

• Charcuterie board for arranging the snacks
• Knife for slicing the charcuterie board ingredients

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions For A Mexican Inspired Charcuterie Board

Chorizo

I know what you’re thinking. This charcuterie board needs meat!

And what better meat to add to a Mexican style board than chorizo? Slice it into rounds and arrange on the side of the board.

Manchego

Let’s add another cheese to this Mexican charcuterie board, and in my opinion, manchego easily fits with the rest of our Mexican faves.

Try manchego with tomatoes, olives, and crackers. It’s also yummy on its own!

Elote seasoning

Love Mexican street corn? Serve this Mexican charcuterie board with Elote seasoning!

It’s even delicious with chips and crackers.

How to Make A Mexican Charcuterie Board

Ingredients:

• 1 pc corn, sliced
• 1 pc avocado, sliced
• 3 pcs red chili peppers, sliced
• 3 pcs cucumbers, sliced
• 1 pc lime
• 10 pcs cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 6 pcs radishes
• 8 pcs triangle tortillas
• 6 pcs mini tortillas
• 1 cup rolled chips (I used Patos Critos)
• 1 cup popcorn chips (I used Eti Gong Pops)
• 1 cup Maretti bruschetta bites
• 1 cup barbecue corn nuts
• 1 cup hot Doritos
• ½ cup chili crackers (I used Tuc chili crackers)
• ½ cup spicy cheddar cheese, cubed
• ½ cup olives
• 1 cup spicy crackers
• ¼ cup pico de gallo
• ¼ cup spicy Mexican sauce
• ¼ cup canned hot green pepper
• ¼ cup tomato sauce (I used walnut-tomato hot sauce)

Tools you need:

• Charcuterie board
• Knife 

Instructions:

STEP 1: Gather the ingredients for your Mexican charcuterie board. 

STEP 2: Arrange the tortillas and chips in the center of the board. Then, place the dips and toppings around the board.

STEP 3: Add the lime wedges, avocado slices, radishes, tomatoes, and cucumbers to the board. 

STEP 4: Fill the spaces on the board with the rest of the ingredients. Serve and enjoy.

What To Serve With A Mexican Themed Charcuterie Board

This Mexican charcuterie board is the perfect appetizer or snack platter for Cinco de Mayo. Serve it with Mexican classics like chunky salsas, meaty tacos, burritos, or even margaritas! 🍸

However, I remembered two recipes we did, and I think they’re perfect to accompany this Mexican platter.

Surprise your guests with air fryer corn ribs that offer a mouthwatering combo of crunchy and juicy in every piece.

And for my fellow sweet tooths out there, I got you. Our dessert nachos recipe will not only have your guests take photos of the vibrant plate, but they might also request you to make this genius hack on tortilla chips often.

Tips About Making A Mexican Food Charcuterie Board

Serve the most festive Mexican charcuterie board with flying colors using these tips:

• I recommend arranging your Mexican charcuterie board a few hours before serving to keep the crunchy components from losing their crispiness quickly.
• Be strategic with the placement of the food items on the actual board. For example, if you add desserts to the board, they shouldn’t be next to foods with bolder flavors.
• You only need to heat the tortillas and cook the corn quickly for this Mexican style charcuterie board. The rest of the ingredients don’t require extensive preparations, but if you have the time, consider assembling this board with your favorite dishes from Mexico!

How To Store A Mexican Style Charcuterie Board

Since we have a lot of crunchy components in this Mexican inspired charcuterie board, here are the storage tips to keep your leftovers fresh and delicious:

• Fridge: Transfer similar food items into individual airtight containers. Then, store them in the fridge for a few days. Dips and sauces are best used as soon as possible.
• Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing your leftovers from this charcuterie board because the textures will just be unappetizing.

What Kind Of Meats And Cheeses Will Go Well In A Mexican Charcuterie Board?

Instead of the common prosciutto and sausage on grazing boards, I’m sure your guests will love jamon and chorizo instead.

And, of course, any charcuterie board should have a selection of cheeses, so you can also add the mild but milky queso fresco; then, to complement the corn in the board, cotija will be absolutely delicious!

What Kind Of Fruits And Veggies Will Go Well In A Mexican Charcuterie Board?

When building a Mexican charcuterie board, picture an array of fruits and veggies we usually enjoy in Mexican cuisine. Try mangoes, limes, papaya, avocados, bell peppers, chilis, carrots, corn, and radishes!

How To Build A Tex Mex Charcuterie Board

Think of Tex-Mex as Mexican dishes made with ingredients common in Texas.

And if you want to build a Tex-Mex charcuterie board with accessible and guaranteed crowd-pleasing ingredients, you can never go wrong with tacos and tortillas, various proteins to fill the shells, and for pops of color, bell peppers, jalapenos, and pineapples. 

Dips like hot sauce, salsa, and sour cream will further elevate the experience with a board like this.

FAQ About Mexican Charcuterie

Conclusion

If you’ve been craving Mexican snacks, this sensational Mexican charcuterie board is exactly what your dreams are made of.

With delectable Mexican faves like tortillas, corn, tomatoes, avocados, peppers, and an array of snacks and sauces, the entire board will surely have you coming back for more.

So what are you waiting for?

Bring the vibrant and delicious spirit of Cinco de Mayo to any occasion by featuring this Mexican charcuterie board at your gathering.